Home improvement influencers are offering exciting DIY home improvement projects that are both budget-conscious and enjoyable. Although learning drywall or repaving your patio might seem out of your comfort zone, there are many straightforward updates perfect for newcomers to the craft.
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Fairy Garden
An outdoor fairy garden adds magic and creativity to any yard, encouraging kids to use their imaginations.
Create an enchanting world for fairies to visit by using flowers, small shrubs, and ferns in different hues and textures. Finish it off by including an inviting fairy door featuring an inviting message and pebbles of various hues for pathways.
Terrariums make great indoor fairy gardens, while repurposed fish tanks present new opportunities. When selecting plants to populate your terrarium, keep in mind they may require regular trimming.
Use various materials to block off certain areas and add extra features, like a stream or cliff, while also adding fairy benches, chairs, fences, or arbors to encourage fairies to settle down in your garden.
Color Block Crayon Candles
Crayons have always been an integral part of childhood, so it’s only natural for many adults to have bags laying around unused. Instead of throwing away this wasteful item, try turning it into a beautiful DIY candle instead!
Create an eye-catching candle with colored crayons! Choose your desired hue from color blocks or liquid dye to achieve exactly what you desire.
Melt the wax/crayon mixture in a bowl using either the microwave or double boiler, adding several drops of fragrance or essential oil for enhanced scenting.
Mason Jar Oil Lamp
Mason Jar Oil Lamps provide an attractive and cost-effective way to stay lit during power outages, and this project can serve as both a fun family activity and teach children about preparedness.
To create the lamp, start by making a hole in the lid of a jar using a nail or hammer and slipping in a candle wick through it – its tip should protrude slightly above the top of the jar.
Add fragrance to the oil for an aromatic experience, adding drops to either paraffin lamp oil or regular olive oil is ideal. Regular trimming of your wick will prevent it from becoming frayed over time and ensure maximum enjoyment!
Photo Booth Props
Be it a graduation party, wedding reception or birthday bash – adding fun photo booth props can turn any event into a hit – creating everlasting memories from it all!
Create a simple backdrop with DIY wall decorations such as curtains, streamers and balloons; for more formal photos use a step-and-repeat banner instead.
Props should match your event theme; printables make this task simpler for newcomers. For instance, to create an elegant bridal shower you might consider providing faux glasses and bowties; at a graduation party display caps and gowns; while for kids parties have available wigs crowns and boas. Add bowls of confetti at the entrance so your guests can shake off shyness and strike poses without feeling intimidated! Signs indicating how best to use props are also an excellent idea.
Prism Mason Jar Candle
Have you seen this DIY Mason Jar Prism Light photo/image on LoveThisPic or one of the other social media websites? If so, creating an account could allow you to easily share them with the world!
Create your own customized mason jar candle to express yourself! Add a monogram, initial or last name for an elegant piece that can sit proudly on either your coffee table or mantel in your home.
To create the perfect candle, all that’s required to get you going is some gel wax flakes and some basic supplies. Melt them over low heat while being careful not to bring it close to boiling, before pouring into a jar for storage. Feel free to add extra touches like glitter or shells for an added special touch!